Democrats reject an attempt to help kids in need of a break: Legislation aimed at helping English-learners and poor kids would disrupt schools, public school lobbyists warned. Maybe the schools could use some disruption.

Take a number: 2

Playing to the Democratic left and Bernie Sanders’ supporters, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom has sent an email to California Democratic Party delegates announcing his support Tuesday for Kimberly Ellis to be chairwoman of the California Democratic Party. Newsom said Ellis “has demonstrated she has what it takes to do the job at a critical time in our history.”

Playing to the more establishment wing of the California Democratic Party, Newsom pointed out in the email that he endorsed Eric Bauman, a veteran inside player, fund-raiser and vice-chair of the party, for the same job last year. He called Bauman a “friend” and said he remains “convinced he will be an excellent leader.”

The Take called Bauman, but hasn’t heard whether he retains warm feelings for Newsom.

Their take

Los Angeles Times: Assembly Bill 1578 would prohibit state and local agencies from using public resources to assist the federal government in investigating or arresting someone for marijuana activity that is allowed in California, unless the federal government has a court order. Assemblyman Reginald Jones-Sawyer, D-Los Angeles, said the bill would ensure that police departments and other agencies don’t use taxpayer dollars to help undermine the will of the voters. The proposal to make California a so-called sanctuary state for marijuana is not the way to go.

San Francisco Chronicle: A California bill by former Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang, R-Diamond Bar, meant to stop forged signatures on Star Wars memorabilia is causing anguish for an unlikely victim: local bookstores that hold author-signing sessions. In attempting to solve one problem, a poorly thought out “autograph bill” created another.

Kansas City Star: A breakdown in decorum and tradition is threatening to make the Missouri Senate just like the House, and that’s not a good thing. This year’s legislative session devolved into shouting matches and mass confusion in the upper chamber, where cool heads and respectful deliberation once were valued.

Lexington Herald Leader: Kentuckians can be proud that our junior U.S. senator, Rand Paul, called Attorney General Jeff Sessions out on his disastrous decision related to drug prosecutions.

Takes on Trump’s loose lips

Fresno Bee: Is this how to run a White House? Is this how to lead a country? The answer to both questions is an emphatic no. Perhaps, for Trump’s benefit, we should say it in Russian. Nyet.

Charlotte Observer: Donald Trump is so obsessed with Donald Trump – what people think about him and how people may have wronged him – that he can’t control what he says and does. It’s who he is and always has been. Except now, it’s threatening national security. It’s getting more dangerous every week. When will it be dangerous enough?

“I respect @rachaelmbade and worked with her for years. I know she must have seen or heard something to believe this happened, but it didn't” Darrell Issa, @DarrellIssa.

“I was there. Not in position to see the gesture but saw Issa turn to Rachael, her react. I believe @rachaelmbade.” Associated Press reporter Erica Werner, @ericawerner

Earlier this month, Issa, the Vista Republican who could face a tough race in 2018, deigned to answer a reporter’s question about how he planned to vote on repealing Obamacare by saying: “None of your business.” He voted for it.